Egypt

/ˈidʒəpt/

/ˈidʒɪpt/

Other forms: Egypts

Definitions of Egypt

1. noun

   a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
   synonyms: Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic

   example of:

   African country, African nation

   any one of the countries occupying the African continent
2. noun

   an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
   synonyms: Egyptian Empire

   example of:

   empire, imperium

   the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised